Episode 1
Greenwich, London to Delphi, Greece
59m1.0 / 10
The teams set off from Greenwich. They must pass through five checkpoints to reach their final destination. First up: the ancient city of Delphi.
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TV series
Race Across the World
20196 seasons7.0 / 10
How would you race across the globe... if you couldn't fly?
In a frenetic race across the world, travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. On the trip of a lifetime, which pair will finish first?
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Race Across the World premiered March 3, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
In a frenetic race across the world, travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. On the trip of a lifetime, which pair will finish first?
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Episode 2
Delphi, Greece to Baku, Azerbaijan
59m1.0 / 10
The five teams head to their next checkpoint - Baku in Azerbaijan - a journey that will see them leave behind the familiarity of the West for the exotic and unknown of the East.
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Episode 3
Baku, Azerbaijan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
58m
The four remaining teams leave Azerbaijan and head across the deserts, mountains and Silk Road cities of Central Asia in the third leg of the challenge. Along the way, they meet a stuntman with a high-octane car, get the chance to watch a grisly 13th-century Kazakh sport played between horse riders and using the carcass of a dead goat, and brave a storm on the Caspian sea.
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Episode 4
Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Huangyao, China
59m
The global travel series reaches another level this week as the four remaining teams enter the People’s Republic of China. After nearly a month on the road together, relationships are coming under increasing pressure in what is the most challenging leg of the race to date. With vast distances to cover to the checkpoint - the ancient village of Huangyao - budgets are running low and emotions are high.
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Episode 5
Huangyao, China to Koh Rong, Cambodia
59m1.0 / 10
It is the penultimate leg of BBC Two’s unrivalled travel series, that has taken viewers on a journey through the wilds of Kazakhstan to ancient villages in China. This leg sees the remaining four teams head through the dense forests and bustling metropolises of Cambodia and Vietnam, and the final checkpoint before Singapore – the island paradise of Koh Rong.
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Episode 6
Koh Rong, Cambodia to Singapore
58m1.0 / 10finale
The teams face the final leg of their journey, travelling 1500 miles down the Malaysian Peninsula to Singapore. However, seven weeks on the road is starting to take its toll. Josh and Felix are reliant on the kindness of strangers, Natalie and Shameema make a desperate gamble, Tony collapses with back pain, and Darron is forced to face his fear of dogs. Last in the series.
Where to watch Race Across the WorldEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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More about Race Across the World
Cast
John HannahSelf - Narrator (voice)Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 51
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Studio LambertUnited Kingdom
Themes
enthusiasticgame showjoyfulracereality competitiontravel show